2021 Map of Blowout Mountain

About this map

Blowout Mtn and Fish Creek Mtn dominate this high-desert terrain along the boundary of Washoe and Humboldt Counties. This 2021 survey documents a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and significant topographic relief, where the Badger Mountains rise above expansive basins like Badger Flat and Rodero Flat. The presence of several isolated water points, including Cottonwood Spring, Crystal Spring, and Rodero Springs, indicates the critical importance of reliable water for livestock and wildlife in this arid region of northwestern Nevada. The drainage of Badger Cr cuts through the center of the quadrangle, passing near Smith Lake, providing a clear record of the area's natural hydrography and the physical markers used for modern land management.